Victoria Kokinos Joins WYFF as Traffic and Weather Anchor
Victoria Kokinos has joined Greenville, S.C. NBC affiliate WYFF as traffic anchor and meteorologist.
She joins Destiny Chance, Aaron Baker, and Parella Lewis on the morning show as traffic anchor. She'll also be the meteorologist on WYFF News 4 at Noon.
"We know our viewers depend on accurate weather and traffic reports every morning," said WYFF 4 president and general manager Blake Bridges. "Victoria will step in with her unique skillset and continue our tradition of excellence on WYFF News 4 Today."
"We are thrilled to welcome Victoria to our dynamic morning team," said WYFF 4 news director Will Dillard. "She brings a wealth of experience in both traffic and weather that will help viewers prepare for the day."
Kokinos has spent the last 6 years at Hearst Television's WJCL in Savannah, Georgia.
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